Social Media Manager May 2026

Wearejam; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dog-friendly office

Regular socials

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Wearejam, based in Manchester, is seeking a Social Media Manager to lead social media strategies for various client accounts. The candidate will manage campaigns, develop content, and build strong client relationships while overseeing junior team members. Ideal applicants should have 3–5 years of relevant experience, with proven success in client account management and a strong grasp of both organic and paid social media strategies.

This role offers ownership, career growth, and a collaborative work environment where creativity meets commercial objectives.

Salary depends on experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in social media or digital marketing, preferably in an agency.
• Proven experience managing client accounts and delivering campaigns end-to-end.
• Strong understanding of both organic and paid social.

Responsibilities

• Lead social media strategy and content planning across multiple accounts.
• Oversee the creation of high-quality, on-brand content.
• Manage and guide junior team members.

Skills

Social media strategy

Client account management

Creativity

Data analysis

Mentoring

Job description

We’re looking for a Social Media Manager to lead the day-to-day strategy and delivery across a range of exciting client accounts, across travel, personal finance and tech.

We’re a team of humble, hungry and smart people who care about doing great work and supporting each other to do it. This role is perfect for someone who’s confident, proactive and ready to take ownership – balancing creativity with commercial thinking to deliver real results.

The Role:

You’ll lead the planning, execution and performance of social media campaigns across your client portfolio – ensuring everything we produce is strategic, engaging and effective.

You’ll be a trusted client contact, manage and develop junior team members, and play a key role in driving both campaign performance and account growth.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll be expected to lead from the front, bring ideas to the table and take accountability for results.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading social media strategy and content planning across multiple accounts
• Overseeing the creation of high-quality, on-brand content across platforms
• Acting as the day-to-day client lead, building strong relationships and providing clear counsel
• Driving forward planning, ensuring activity aligns with client objectives and key moments
• Leading influencer campaigns and overseeing community management
• Planning and optimising paid social campaigns across key platforms
• Analysing performance, reporting on results and making data-led recommendations
• Identifying opportunities to grow accounts and introduce new ideas
• Supporting new business pitches and agency marketing activity

What We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for someone who’s as comfortable with strategy and data as they are with creativity.

You’ll likely bring:

• 3–5 years’ experience in social media or digital marketing (agency preferred)
• Proven experience managing client accounts, guiding clients and delivering campaigns end-to-end
• Strong understanding of both organic and paid social
• Experience leading influencer campaigns and cross-channel activity
• Confidence in reporting, analytics and KPI delivery
• Experience managing or mentoring junior team members
• A proactive, organised and solutions-focused mindset

Most importantly, you’re someone who takes ownership, brings ideas forward and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

“One of the best parts of working at Jam is how naturally we collaborate across teams. Whether it’s a big award winning campaign, standout social ideas, or an event, there’s a real sense of care and support throughout the team.”

Who We Are

Jam is an integrated communications agency combining PR, social, creative, digital, paid media, brand and web to deliver work that makes a genuine impact.

We work collaboratively across teams to deliver ideas that are not only creative, but strategically smart and commercially effective.

Why You’ll Love Being a Jammer

• A role with real ownership and progression opportunities

• Dog-friendly office

• Regular socials – from darts to go-karting

• A supportive, collaborative team environment

• The opportunity to work on integrated campaigns across multiple disciplines

If you’re ready to take the lead on social, deliver great work and grow your career in an ambitious agency, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and be part of a team delivering extraordinary thinking.

Salary: Dependent on experience
Location: Northern Quarter, Manchester City Centre + working from home